Description

• Support people with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities build independence and a meaningful life
• New graduates encouraged to apply – structured supervision and mentoring provided
• Full-time or part-time (minimum 4 days per week) until October 2026
• Outreach-based role across Northern Sydney, with hybrid work options

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages, and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia’s largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope, and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and community-focused Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team in a fixed-term, full-time or part-time capacity. This Monday to Friday role offers meaningful, hands-on experience supporting clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities across northern Sydney suburbs (travel limited to 45 minutes from home).

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced clinician, you will:

• Conduct clinical assessments and deliver therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs.
• Provide Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention in line with best practice.
• Work directly with clients through in-person visits, outreach, and telehealth, using a strengths-based, recovery-oriented approach.
• Collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality mental health care.
• Gain valuable exposure to community mental health practice across a range of funding schemes.
• Receive regular supervision and mentoring, peer support, and access to a $2,000 professional development budget (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• New graduates benefit from structured support to confidently transition into their first role.

About the Service

The Allied Health service delivers a range of specialist supports and clinical services to help clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Through a multidisciplinary team, services include clinical assessments, psychological therapies, mental health counselling, vocational assistance, and access to service provider networks.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, with current or eligible for AHPRA registration.
• Experience working with people experiencing mental ill health, dual disability issues, complex needs, and engaging with families and carers is desirable.
• Skills in assessment, therapeutic planning, and delivery within a recovery-oriented practice framework.
• Understanding of the NDIS, Community Services sector, Private Health, and ability to build collaborative relationships with providers and key stakeholders.
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and roadworthy vehicle for outreach work (kilometre allowance provided; travel limited to 45 minutes from home).

Benefits

• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging - up to $15,899 p.a.
• Meal and Entertainment allowance - access up to $2,650 p.a. through salary packaging.
• Hybrid work - blend of community, office, and work-from-home days.
• Ongoing training and career growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness Passport - access for you and your family.

Interested?

To apply online visit Mind Careers – reference number 498429. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm, Tuesday 30 December 2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:
Erin Sanchez, Clinical Relationship Manager
Erin.Sanchez@mindaustralia.org.au

Mind is committed to a barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to complete your application, please email hr@mindaustralia.org.au.